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Who will be San Diego's Best?

It’s that time of year again! San Diego County is filled with great places to see, experience and savor, and outstanding people who make them memorable. Even the longtime locals don’t know them all, so we’re asking you to tell us which ones should qualify among “San Diego’s Best.”

From our readers’ nominations, 10 nominees in each category will be voted on from late May to late June. On Aug. 19, we’ll publish the results in the 22nd annual San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, in a special section in the Union-Tribune and online at sandiegouniontribune.com.

This is the original “Best Of” reader review in San Diego, so we want you to become part of the tradition. Now is the time to have your voice heard — please nominate the places that you feel are worthy of being named among “San Diego’s Best,” from amazing restaurants to recreation destinations, shops, services and more.

As the “San Diego’s Best” poll celebrates 22 years serving San Diego County, it’s a good time to share some of the behind-the-scenes work that is done to ensure fairness and accuracy of all voting.

This program works because it carries the credibility of the longest-running contest of its kind in Southern California. That credibility is built on ensuring that every vote cast is a fair one and counted accurately.

As mentioned above, all votes pass through a verification process. We review the voting to identify and address any activity that could jeopardize the credibility of the program.

Our “Readers Poll” is exactly that — designed to reflect the voting of our audience. We encourage companies to increase the frequency of their messaging about their desire to win their categories. Readers will be seeing these campaigns, asking for their votes. After all, this is a contest for a coveted prize — the right to be known as the best for 2018.